HARDY PERENNIAL. Ht 40cm.
Also known as Syrian oregano.
This plant can be found growing wild in countries throughout the Middle East.
It is very aromatic with a strong flavour and is popular in Italian and Greek cooking.
It combines particularly well in tomato-based sauces. Add the leaves dried or fresh to soups, stuffing, tomato sauces, pasta, vegetables, pizza, spaghetti bolognese and milk-based desserts.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.